Driving Instructor

Jungle Driving School; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Referral program

Job summary

Jungle Driving School in Columbus, OH is seeking a dedicated Driving Instructor to guide new teen drivers through our approved curriculum and state-required content. You'll ride along, provide real-time feedback, and build confidence in a supportive learning environment.

The role emphasizes safety, clear communication, patience, and adaptability, with opportunities to connect with families and tailor lessons to individual students under our policy to keep roads safe and save lives one teen at a

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to connect with students and parents.
• Patience and calmness when riding along with student drivers.
• Willingness to adapt to changing schedules and student needs.
• Passion for teaching and keeping teens safe on the road.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with students and parents.
• Teach driving skills using the approved Jungle Driving School curriculum and state requirements.
• In-vehicle guidance with real-time feedback.
• Master parking techniques and safe driving in diverse environments.
• Educate on road laws and signs to ensure responsible driving.
• Assess knowledge with tests and quizzes.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

Clear communicator

Patience & calm

Adaptable & flexible

Engaging personality

Driving expertise

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join Our Team as a Driving Instructor – Shape the Future of Safe Drivers!

Do you have a passion for teaching and a desire to help others gain the confidence and skills needed to drive safely? At Jungle Driving School, our instructors' unwavering dedication to keeping young drivers safe and prepared sets us apart from other schools. As a Jungle Driving School Instructor, you'll enjoy the rewarding opportunity to guide new drivers through every step of learning to safely operate a vehicle, empowering them to navigate the road with confidence and skill. If you're ready to join our mission of Saving Lives, One Teen at a Time, we'd love to have you join our team at Jungle Driving School. Apply today and start your journey with us!

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and Maintain Relationships: Foster strong connections with students and parents by creating a collaborative environment that supports student learning. Understand the unique challenges each student may face and work closely with parents to ensure a positive and rewarding experience. Take the time to learn each student's personality to ensure the best possible match with instructors for behind-the-wheel lessons.
• Teach Critical Driving Skills: Lead students through the Jungle Driving approved curriculum while also covering all essential state-required content to ensure they have a comprehensive understanding of vehicle operation.
• In-Vehicle Guidance: Ride along with student drivers, offering real-time feedback and assessing their skills to help them become competent drivers.
• Master Parking Techniques: Show students how to park a standard-sized vehicle using various methods, ensuring they feel confident in any parking situation.
• Navigate the Roads Safely: Instruct students on how to safely drive in diverse environments, including city traffic, highways, residential areas, and rural roads.
• Educate on Road Laws: Teach students the essential state motor vehicle laws – from speed limits to pedestrian rights, accident reporting, and insurance regulations – so they are fully equipped to be responsible drivers.
• Know the Signs: Familiarize students with road signs, highway markings, and signals to ensure they can navigate with awareness and confidence.
• Vehicle Familiarization: Help students become familiar with the car's controls, gauges, and the basics of vehicle maintenance for safe, responsible driving.
• Assess Knowledge: Administer tests and quizzes to ensure students retain important information and are ready for the road.
• Additional Duties: Assist with other related tasks as needed to support our driving program and students' success.

What We're Looking For:

• Driving Expertise: You have a solid understanding of motor vehicle laws and vehicle operation, and you're ready to share this knowledge with the next generation of drivers.
• Clear Communicator: Your excellent communication skills and ability to connect with students make you an engaging and supportive instructor.
• Patience & Calm: You're composed, patient, and able to remain calm when riding along with student drivers as they develop their driving skills.
• Adaptable & Flexible: You're ready to accept change with unforeseen circumstances and adapt to the needs of the students. You're comfortable driving and instructing in all weather conditions.
• A Passion for Teaching: You're excited to be part of the journey that helps students gain independence and become confident, safe drivers.
• Engaging Personality: You skillfully incorporate humor and humility to enhance the Jungle Driving experience, creating a fun and memorable class environment for our students. At the same time, you maintain the highest standards of instruction, ensuring both engagement and excellence.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of related experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Experience in law enforcement or teaching is a plus.
• Class D Instructor license (we'll invest in training the right person).
• Must have held a driver's license for at least 5 years

Physical Requirements:

• Comfortable spending extended periods in a vehicle.
• Physical ability to operate an automobile.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which includes criminal history, motor vehicle records, and sex offender registry reviews, as well as a drug screening.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Referral program